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Silent Crisis: Uganda’s rising Lake Nalubale (Victoria) water levels

Silent Crisis: Uganda’s rising Lake Nalubale (Victoria) water levels

The water levels of Lake Victoria – that the locals call Lake Nalubale – have risen dramatically in recent years, displacing communities, destroying livelihoods, and causing ecological damage – yet public awareness and policy responses remain weak.Despite an article in the New Vision

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No internet shutdown planned for elections, Govt says

No internet shutdown planned for elections, Govt says

Government has dismissed claims iof a planned internet shutdown during the 2026 elections, warning media and digital platforms against misinformation and irresponsible election coverage.Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Dr. Aminah Zawedde addresses the media

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Nambooze Hits Back at Speaker Among

Nambooze Hits Back at Speaker Among

Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has sharply responded to remarks by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, who publicly praised President Yoweri Museveni for approving funds for Nambooze’s medical treatment in the United States.Speaking at President Museveni’s

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Political policing in Museveni’s Uganda: what it means for the 2026 elections

Political policing in Museveni’s Uganda: what it means for the 2026 elections

Police officers at the entrance to National Unity Platform headquarters in Kampala in 2021. Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty ImagesUganda’s police have long faced criticism for politically charged interventions. These include episodes in which lethal force has been used in ways tha

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Dax Vibez Lays Out 2026 Plan: Voting First, New Music Later

Dax Vibez Lays Out 2026 Plan: Voting First, New Music Later

As it seems, Dax Vibez’s collaboration with Laika Music could be his last until the forthcoming presidential elections are over.The singer, who dominated the airwaves with a couple of hit songs in 2025 and a successful concert, says that it makes no sense to release more new music within

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ROAD TO JAN 15! In BUVUMA, M7 pledges second constituency, addresses key island issues

ROAD TO JAN 15! In BUVUMA, M7 pledges second constituency, addresses key island issues

Buvuma — President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has made significant pledges for the development of Buvuma Island, including the establishment of a second constituency to better represent the district in Parliament.His remarks came durin

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How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

Research shows Uganda’s police operate as a pillar of the ruling NRM, shaping campaigns, suppressing opposition and mobilising youth ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns over partisan policing.How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

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Uganda Police Speaks Out on Alleged Shooting of NUP Supporter in Sironko

Uganda Police Speaks Out on Alleged Shooting of NUP Supporter in Sironko

Uganda Police Speaks Out on Alleged Shooting of NUP Supporter in SironkoThe Uganda Police Force has strongly refuted allegations that security personnel shot a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) during the party’s presidential campaign trail in Sironko District, stating that

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Relief as PDM funds finally reach Apac after months of waiting

Relief as PDM funds finally reach Apac after months of waiting

PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.Apac, Uganda: After months of silence, suspicion and growing anger at grassroots level, the Parish Development Mo

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STAY IN YOUR LANE! Bobi Wine Should Apologise to Bamasaaba Over Imbalu Ceremony – Bugisu Cultural Institution

STAY IN YOUR LANE! Bobi Wine Should Apologise to Bamasaaba Over Imbalu Ceremony – Bugisu Cultural Institution

The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026.Speaking to Re

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